Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,750 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $26,230
90th percentile $44,520
Employed locally 670
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,230
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $35,750
    75th
    $38,200
    90th
    $44,520

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Northern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,800
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,650
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,600
    Bartenders$27,320
    Dishwashers$33,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northern New Hampshire is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Hampshire above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northern New Hampshire is 4.5% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Northern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,230 per year in Northern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.